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Configure the Controller

The controller is configured using the Controller Properties dialog box.

Figure 4-5: Configure the Controller Properties

To set-up the controller:

1. In the Project Explorer, right-click on the new controller to open the contextual menu
2. Select the Properties command
3. Define the IP Address
A note about addressing
• For the KAS RuntimeIn computer science, runtime (or run-time) describes the operation of a computer program, the duration of its execution, from beginning to termination (compare compile time). Within KAS, runtime also refers to the virtual machine that manage the program written in a computer language while it is running Simulator, enter the localhost IP address: 127.0.0.1
• For the PDMM, PCMM, or AKC, enter the IP address of the controller (e.g. 10.155.100.150)
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  • You must ensure that controller is accessible by the KAS IDE"Integrated development environment" An integrated development environment is a type of computer software that assists computer programmers in developing software. IDEs normally consist of a source code editor, a compiler and/or interpreter, build-automation tools, and a debugger machine (see FAQ section for IT issues)

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  • Do not use leading zeroes when entering an IP address. The connection to the controller will automatically fail if leading zeroes are used. For example, use 10.2.3.40 instead of 010.002.003.040.
4. Choose the controller type
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   • You must select the correct Controller type before compiling your application (the PLC"Programmable Logic Controller" A Programmable Logic Controller, PLC, or Programmable Controller is a digital computer used for automation of industrial processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines. Used to synchronize the flow of inputs from (physical) sensors and events with the flow of outputs to actuators and events code generated for the AKC(PAC"Programmable Automation Controller" PAC is a compact controller that combines the features and capabilities of a PC-based control system with that of a typical programmable logic controller (PLC). A PAC thus provides not only the reliability of a PLC, but also the task flexibility and computing power of a PC. Additionally, because they function and communicate over popular network interface protocols, PACs are able to transfer data from the machines they control to other machines and components in a networked control system) and PDMM or PCMM have different endianness). A warning is displayed if you try to start your application with an incompatible Controller type.

5. (Optional) Specify a version number (the string can be composed of any character)
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   • Versioning can be useful when you make improvements to your application and need a version control system (Use a Version Control System). The version is saved in your project file. When you make a build for an AKC(PAC), it is also saved in the versinfo.xml file saved under the Application folder.

6. (Optional) Choose whether the project's source code should be downloaded to the controller. This is enabled by default and your preference is saved with the project. Disabling this option means a comparison of source on the controller and in the IDE will not be available.
7. (Optional) Choose whether PLC variables may be read/written via an HTTP connection. this requires that the source be downloaded to the controller. By default this option is disabled so unauthorized changes may not be made.
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   • Be sure to recompile the application before downloading it to the controller.

8. Select whether ModbusModBus is a serial communications protocol and is now the most commonly available means of connecting industrial electronic devices. ModBus is often used to connect a supervisory computer with a remote terminal unit in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. Versions of the ModBus protocol exist for serial port and Ethernet (it is widely used with TCP/IP over Ethernet) will go to a KVB Panel or be handled by another Modbus device, and set the Cycle Time (the communication update frequency, see "Modbus Slave" for more information).
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   • • If KVB Panel is selected there will be no node to add a Modbus configuration in the FieldbusA Fieldbus is an industrial network system for real-time distributed control (e.g. CAN or Profibus). It is a way of connecting instruments in a plant design Editor.
       
     • If Other Modbus devices is selected then the KVB checkbox for Dictionary items will be hidden.. Motion configuration will need to be added from the Fieldbus Editor.
       

9. Click OK

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